Realize Consulting Group emerged from an opportune convergence of a personal passion for helping people and organizations realize their potential, extensive experience in the public benefit sector, a broad professional network with subject matter expertise, and knowledge and skills in a wide array of fields and practice. Our mission is to promote the adoption of strategies and practices which enhance the effectiveness of organizations and individuals, and increase the number of organizations and individuals capable of improving their communities.

Nationwide Program Implementations

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Initiative Design and Implementation - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

To implement an $11 million nationwide initiative designed to increase the use of proven practices in the delivery and funding of addiction treatment, RWJF asked RCG to convene and facilitate a meeting of addiction experts (researchers, policy makers, educations, and practitioners) from across the country to provide advice on the initiative design. RCG also supported RWJF in managing the application and selection of a National Program Office to manage the Advancing Recovery initiative.

Multi-year, National Initiative Management – Ford Foundation

RCG was brought in by the Ford Foundation to serve as the project coordinator for the Savings for Education, Entrepreneurship, and Downpayment (SEED). SEED is a multi-year national initiative designed to develop and test the benefits of matched savings accounts and financial education for children and youth. The initiative seeks to set the stage for the development of universal, progressive policies for asset building and children’s savings. As project coordinator, RCG provides overall management and oversight of the initiative’s various components, including program development and implementation, evaluation, and policy development; supports the SEED advisory board; and supports the principle funders and national partners.

National Initiative Management – GAP Foundation

RCG served as the project coordinator for The Gap Foundation as it develops an national “first job readiness” and internship program for underserved youth, tied directly to the Gap Inc. stores. RCG provided overall management of the initiative, including facilitating implementation team meetings; supporting the CBO assessment process, the internship program development process, and the evaluation process; and linking the Gap Inc. functions and store operation staff. RCG drove the rollout of the pilot program in New York in February 2007. By coordinating the efforts of local non-profits using best practice job readiness curricula, and developing an in-depth internship program at the Gap, Old Navy, and Outlet Stores this initiative seeks to prepare underserved youth for successful job attainment.

National Program Delivery Improvement – Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) engaged RCG to support its efforts to increase the number of clubs and teens utilizing the CareerLaunch program. BGCA also requested that RCG review the practices and processes associated with its implementation of a national program at the local club level. RCG is working with BGCA to simplify program delivery while retaining program value; create a more concise training program; create and effectively disseminate a message that excites and engages Chief Professional Officers and Program Directors in meeting the needs of teens; measure the individual growth of participants and understand the real impact the program has on teens; and determine growth in the program in the number of Clubs that have implemented CareerLaunch and the number of youth served.

 

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